Glasscock School’s Robert Bruce named president-elect of UPCEA Board
Robert Bruce, dean of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University, was recently elected to serve as president-elect of the UPCEA Board of Directors.
Therapy dogs provide escape for Rice students during finals
As per annual tradition, the Rice Student Association and Fondren Library sponsored three sessions with therapy dogs the week of Dec. 4.
Doerr Institute, Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies go ‘Owl in for Houston’
Last week, the Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders became the first two divisions on campus to go “Owl in for Houston” by reaching 100% participation in this year’s Rice United Way Campaign.
Rice to face Texas State in First Responder Bowl Dec. 26
Rice will make its 14th bowl appearance in school history when the Owls face Texas State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl set for Dec. 26 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
‘Enjoy every moment’: Rice December graduates reflect on journey, future plans
More than 700 Owls will graduate Dec. 5 during Rice University’s 2023 December commencement ceremony.
Rice Architecture holds launch event for newest edition of Cite magazine
Rice University’s School of Architecture hosted a launch event to unveil “Cite 104,” the latest edition of Cite: The Architecture and Design Review of Houston, and to celebrate the publication’s 40th anniversary Nov. 15 at Basket Books & Art.
Acclaimed author, MacArthur Fellow Imani Perry speaks at Rice Humanities’ Campbell Lectures
Imani Perry led two consecutive nights of engaging and wide-ranging discussions Nov. 15-16 at Rice University as the latest speaker in the School of Humanities’ Campbell Lecture Series.
Three Owls receive AAC All-Conference honors
Rice volleyball had three players receive all-conference honors, the American Athletic Conference announced Nov. 28.
Rice clinches bowl eligibility for second consecutive season
The Rice Owls are bowl-eligible after a 24-21 win over Florida Atlantic University at Rice Stadium on Nov. 25.
Rice students unveil ‘HART in the World: Rome’ exhibition based on studies abroad
Ten Rice students showcased an exhibition titled “HART in the World: Rome,” capturing their experiences on a study abroad trip to the Eternal City through photographs, sketches and research projects at Herring Hall on Nov. 14.
Rice announces strategic collaboration agreement with Indian Institute of Science
As part of its strategic global initiative, Rice University leadership recently traveled to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) where the two institutions agreed to collaborate to develop shared research and industry engagement around the themes of data science, energy and materials.
Rice's Marques Tuiasosopo nominated for Broyles Award
Rice Offensive Coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo has been selected as a nominee for the 2023 Broyles Award, which is presented annually by the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation and recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.
Rice CIO Allison Thacker joins ‘Capital Allocators’ podcast
Allison Thacker, president and chief investment officer of the Rice Management Co., recently joined host Ted Seides on the “Capital Allocators” podcast where the two spoke at length about Thacker’s experience in the institutional investment industry among numerous other topics.
Rice University and its Biotech Launch Pad today announced a peer-reviewed publication in Nature Communications detailing the development of a novel and rechargeable device — an electrocatalytic on-site oxygenator (ecO2) that produces oxygen to keep cells alive inside an implantable “living pharmacy,” potentially improving the outcomes of cell-based therapies.
Rice to host International Workshop on AI-Powered Space
Rice’s AI Houston Institute, in collaboration with NASA, will host the two-day International Workshop on AI-Powered Space, covering the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) theory and practice in core space and extended space at the university’s tech hub, the Ion.
